Gulangyu Island was developed in the Ming Dynasty, and the earliest stone carving "Gulangyu Cave" appeared on the Sunlight Rock in 1573. As early as the middle of19th century to the beginning of this century, imperialist powers such as Britain, the United States, Japan, Germany and France occupied the territory of China, and Gulangyu Island was one of the famous colonial and semi-colonial cities that appeared at that time.
You can also learn about the precautions when visiting scenic spots:
1. Every August or so, typhoons occur frequently. Therefore, we should pay attention to the weather and whether the boarding ferry is suspended. Specifically, you can pay attention to the official account of WeChat WeChat Xiamen Ferry Co., Ltd., and there will be a detailed suspension and resumption time.
2. There are many mosquitoes in Gulangyu in summer, so you must bring mosquito repellent, toner, wind oil and other items when you travel.
It is not advisable to eat too much seafood in Gulangyu. You can take digestion tablets and antidiarrheal drugs with you. Be careful when buying dried seafood, shop around and bargain appropriately.
4. Please pay attention to the production date, shelf life, weight label and whether the price is clearly marked when buying goods in the scenic spot.